Zaini has sold artisanal chocolates in Milan since 1913; this first outpost of their Corso Como flagship holds a timeless appeal for a crowd of aspiring models and sweet-toothed nostalgists. Try the cremini, with layers of hazelnut cream. 5 Via Carlo de Cristoforis.

A protégé of local toque Gualtiero Marchesi, Daniel Canzian is earning raves at Daniel, where 10 chefs serve classics with a twist from an open kitchen. The dish to order: lemon-and-licorice risotto. 7 Via Castelfidardo.